Iranian officials have issued direct warnings to Turkey and Azerbaijan, urging them not to facilitate military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran.
The diplomatic outreach, reported by Azerbaijani media outlet News.AZ, cites statements from a senior Iranian military advisor during recent talks with counterparts in Ankara and Baku.
The warnings carry significant weight given Turkey's strategic position as a NATO member hosting the Incirlik Air Base, a key hub for US Air Force operations and allied aircraft in the region.
Any escalation in tensions could complicate the operational status of the base and broader NATO logistics in the Eastern Mediterranean.
This development adds another layer to the intensifying geopolitical friction in the Middle East.
It follows recent reports of Israeli intelligence sharing information with US counterparts regarding alleged Iranian plots, as well as previous warnings from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi concerning the Strait of Hormuz.